Why Kane

The RiverEdge Park Pedestrian Bridge in Aurora has been named 'Best Project' in Landscape & Urban Development.

RiverEdge Park Pedestrian Bridge in Aurora Named A 'Best Project'

​The RiverEdge Park Pedestrian Bridge in Aurora, Illinois has been na...
The Vaughan Tennis Center in Aurora is one of only five nationwide named a 2022 USTA Outstanding Facility.

Vaughan Tennis Center in Aurora Named Outstanding Facility

​The Vaughan Tennis Center in Aurora is one of only five nationwide in...
The Kane County Farm Bureau planted its first pollinator rain garden in 2020 at its location in St. Charles.

Illinois-Shaped Pollinator Garden in the Works in Kane County

​Did you know that one out of every three bites of food we eat depends...
Fermilab

Fermilab Needs Artists, Composers for Artist-in-Residence Programs

To stimulate communication and interactions among scientists, artists...
Photo credit:  City of Geneva

Concours D'Elegance Car Show Canceled

Concours d'Elegance organizers have informed the City of Geneva that t...
Author and Artist Joel Sheesley shares his artwork of the Fox River in the book, "A Fox River Testimony."

Artist and Author Presents "A Fox River Testimony"

Artist and Author Joel Sheesley is somewhat of an expert when it comes...
Workforce Training Partnership

Accelerated Workforce Training Offered Through Community College and Kane County Partnership

Elgin Community College, Kishwaukee College, and Waubonsee Community C...
Jake Zimmerman

Spotlight on Jake Zimmerman, Superintendent of the Kane County Veterans Assistance Commission

Jake Zimmerman was hired in 2013 as the Superintendent of the Kane Cou...
A $400,000 state grant will allow Presidential Park in Algonquin to build a new playground, challenge course and open-air pavillion.

Algonquin Receives $400,000 State Grant For Presidential Park

​Presidential Park in the Village of Algonquin will get a major faceli...
Take the Cottage Food Training Course anytime, anywhere through the University of Illinois Extension.

Online Cottage Food Training Course Teaches How to Run a Home-Based Food Business

​Do you want to take your culinary skills to the next level and ventur...
Tucker

Pet of the Week: Tucker

His puppyhood with his forever family didn’t last a full year...
Local farms, farmers markets and non-profits who received matching mini-grants from Kane County and the Illinois Farmers Market Association.

Local Farms, Farmers Markets and Non-Profits Awarded Mini Grants

Kane County is partnering with the Illinois Farmers Market Association...